#F4A3AB color
The hex color #F4A3AB is a light, moderate red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 95.7% red, 63.9% green and 67.1% blue (244, 163, 171).
Its hue angle is 354°, with 79% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 33% magenta, 30% yellow and 4% black.
The closest named color is Pink Fit (#F5A8B2), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.67:1).
#F4A3AB color codes
| HEX | #F4A3AB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(244, 163, 171) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(95.7%, 63.9%, 67.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(354, 79%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(354, 33%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 33%, 30%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(75.06, 31.01, 8.23) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(75.06, 32.09, 14.86) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(57.758, 48.372, 44.815) | |
| Decimal | 16032683 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F4A3AB, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #F4A3AB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.67:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.97:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F4A3AB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.97:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.67:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #F4A3AB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b1b0abProtanopia
no red cones#c4bfaaDeuteranopia
no green cones#ff9ba6Tritanopia
no blue cones#b9b9b9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f4a3ab; }
.text { color: #f4a3ab; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f4a3ab; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(244 163 171 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f4a3ab, #f4c4a3); }
Similar colors
#f5a8b2Pink Fit#fca2adBallet Slippers#ffa2aaStrawberry Frappé#f4acb6Pink Blush#f9a4a4Her Majesty#eb9a9dPink Floyd#e7a2aeSprinkled With Pink#eb9f9fCosy Summer Sunset
Closest common color name: Light Pink.
Questions
- What color is #F4A3AB?
- #F4A3AB is a light, moderate red, closest to the named color Pink Fit. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F4A3AB?
- The RGB value is 244, 163, 171: 244 red, 163 green and 171 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F4A3AB?
- The complementary color is #A3F4EC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F4A3AB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.67:1 and white text 1.97:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.